By The Raleigh Telegram HILLSBOROUGH – The annual Farm to Fork event has been planned for this summer. The event is once again expected to host hundreds of local food lovers to enjoy tasty food, desserts, beer, music, and more at the W.C. Breeze Family Farm just outside of Hillsborough in…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – When you think of really good chicken wings, you usually don’t associate them with Irish pubs. However, one of the best tasting wings we’ve ever had in the Raleigh area have been served at TirNaNog Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Raleigh on Moore…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – What do an inverted Christmas tree hanging from the ceiling, some resident elves, great cheese, and great food have in common? They can all be found at the famous Angus Barn restaurant during the holidays. If you haven’t stopped by the Raleigh landmark during…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – A Raleigh Irish pub and restaurant will host a special dinner in January to honor Scottish poet Robert Burns, complete with Scottish dancing, bagpipes, a reading of Burns’ work by a Scotland native, and of course, a some haggis. Burns was an 18th century…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Invasive species can sometimes disrupt the new ecosystems that they enter and the arrival of the beautiful but harmful Lionfish is no exception. According to workers at SeaGrant, a North Carolina research group, the Pterois volitans, or Lionfish as it is commonly called, is normally…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Downtown establishment TirNaNog Irish Pub & Restaurant has announced they will be featuring some cultural foods from around the world as part of their special “Midweek Feast” menu additions that take place every two weeks on Wednesday nights. The restaurant has included some exotic…

By The Raleigh Telegram HILLSBOROUGH – Last Sunday, the annual Farm to Fork picnic once again featured a sold out crowd as hundreds of local food lovers enjoyed tasty food, desserts, beer, music, and more at the W.C. Breeze Family Farm just outside of Hillsborough in Orange County. The annual…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – The Raleigh Telegram has announced that it has launched a new magazine that will focus on North Carolina breweries, Tarheel craft beers, and beer events in the state called North Carolina Beer Magazine. The new magazine is free to read and can be found…

By Anne Edmondson, Special To The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH, N.C.—The annual series of competitive barbecue cooking is now in full swing in Eastern North Carolina with three contests set for the coming weekend, including large gatherings in Greenville and Raleigh expected to draw thousands of pork barbecue lovers. But the…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – With the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic on Sunday and with actual artifacts from the famous luxury liner on display in Raleigh this month, a local Irish pub has decided to remember the HMS Titanic with a full course meal featuring items…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Despite a massive fire that totally destroyed the Hibernian Irish Pub in December, the pub will still host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 16th next to the burned out building. Blocking off part of North Street next to the pub on…

By D.G. Martin, The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – North Carolina native Sheri Castle’s new book is a great guide to finding the best seasonal foods in our region. Castle is a popular food writer and cooking teacher who celebrates delicious and healthy home cooked meals made possible by fresh, local,…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – The Triangle’s newest beer brewery will be opening soon, just in time for spring. The new Hosanna Brewery will soon be opening up at 2916 Main Street in downtown Fuquay-Varina in Wake County and they have announced on their website that they hope to…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – If you’re looking for a new upscale joint to enjoy beer in Raleigh, the newest location of Yard House has opened up in the North Hills area. The upscale beerhouse and restaurant is located next to World of Beer across the street from the…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Many restaurants are adding more healthy choices on their menus these days and the TirNaNog Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Raleigh recently revamped their menu to add some more side items that may offer some broader appeal. Some of the choices also offer…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Asparagus is good for you and is an attractive dish on any table, but how do you cook it so that it’s not bland, mushy and too boring? Enjoy this easy and fast recipe from our kitchen for tasty garlic asparagus that is steamed…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – A Raleigh Irish pub and restaurant that served as a local landmark and was one of the first nightspots to help kick off Glenwood Avenue’s resurgence as a downtown destination has sadly burned to the ground. On the day after Christmas, the Hibernian…

By The Raleigh Telegram DURHAM – A new beer event will be debuting in the Triangle in February of 2013. The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), Sam’s Quik Shop, and Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom are launching the inaugural Bull City Food & Beer Experience in downtown Durham with local food,…

By Kathy M. Newbern and J.S. Fletcher, Special to The Raleigh Telegram DURHAM – We’ve had the good fortune to sample Chef Jason Cunningham’s seasonal menus for the Fairview Dining Room at Durham’s Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club for summer, spring and now, fall. We can attest that if you love…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – We recently visited a new sushi restaurant located in Cameron Village called Sushi Gami. The new upscale but casual restaurant features not only sushi but a wide range of gourmet burgers as well. During our visit, we sat at the sushi bar and ordered…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – One of the city’s most glamorous events every year is the Big Bad Ball and it’s certainly held for a great cause. The ball at the Capital City Club is the main fundraiser for Wake County Hospice, which helps patients and their families during…

By Matthew Corey, Special To The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Local video producer Matthew Corey has toured yet another brewing company here in the Triangle in his Carolina on Tap video series. Matthew takes us on a tour of Big Boss Brewing Company, which is located in the heart of…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Although the North Carolina State Fair has been hosting wine-making competitions for years now, this year’s fair marked the first time that beer-makers — both professionals and home-brewers — could vie for blue ribbons at the annual event. Many Triangle area beer makers did…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – A baker from Raleigh did very well in the annual cake decorating competition at the North Carolina State Fair this year with an elaborate cake that drew lots of onlookers. Jo E. Drummond won first place and a blue ribbon for her “Barrel of…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Prize winning cows, a 500 pound pumpkin, tasty burgers, large crowds, Ferris wheels, fireworks, and more. The N.C. State Fair closed Sunday with a total attendance of 965,297, which was the third-highest total of all-time. Crowds were ver apparent on the last weekend of…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH - If you haven’t been to the North Carolina State Fair yet, you need to hurry and attend as it ends on Sunday night. There is still plenty of time to enjoy the unique food, animals, agricultural displays, games, music, and rides from this year’s…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – In an apparent effort to get daytime professionals and others who use the coffee shop as a base of operations during the day to leave, many Panera Bread coffee shops and bakeries are now limiting wireless Internet access during the day and even during…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Earlier this month, the Raleigh City Council voted to give two $50,000 loans to local businesses including a pizza parlor downtown and an office building owner on Glenwood Avenue. The loans were approved at the council’s September 4th meeting. The council approved two loans…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – We talk with Annie Nice, the manager of the TirNaNog Irish Pub in downtown Raleigh about the events and activities at the Raleigh Irish Festival on Saturday, September 29th, 2012 in Moore Square. Article Posted: Friday, September 28th, 2012. VIDEO BY THE RALEIGH…

By Daniel Whittaker, The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – What is it? Crispy 5-Spice Calamari. Tender rings and tentacles (I highlight that word because their menu spelled it wrong) fried in our house-made batter, tossed with garlic and Thai chili peppers, served with a spicy aioli, pickled chilis, and samba. Where…

By Gordon and Marcia Mercer, The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Charles Schulz Marcia’s Aunt Betty has a cookbook with the inscription, “Marjorie learned to cook out of this cookbook, so it is hers.” It was signed…

By Daniel Whittaker, The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – THE MISH MASH AT CAPITAL CLUB 16 What is it? The Mish Mash Where can I eat that? Capital Club 16 When can I eat that? Brunch One of the most popular young restaurants in downtown Raleigh is Capital Club 16. Whether…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – A big gourmet gala coming up in will feature food made by chefs from around the Triangle and will benefit a good cause. The Triangle chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America will host their 2012 Gourmet Gala on Sunday, September 9th,…

By The Raleigh Telegram CARY – After being open in the area for almost 44 years, a well known hot dog and hamburger grill restaurant has closed down. The Circus Family Restaurant on the border between Cary and Raleigh on Chatham Street disappointed those in the past several weeks who…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – Under a new statewide program, local farms are helping to supply more foods to area schools. According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, the “Farm to School” program sales now has exceeded $1.2 million for this previous school year. The department said that…

By R. Gregg, The Raleigh Telegram DURHAM – At a fantastic dinner in his honor, author Daniel Wallace of Chapel Hill recently announced that his book “Big Fish” will be made into a Broadway musical that will start next year. The author made that announcement, along with news of the…

By DRA, Reprinted By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – A fun and unique event called “CHEESE PLEASE!” at the Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market will be an interesting opportunity to experience North Carolina’s delicious culinary cheese scene. On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm, at City Plaza…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – At the Morning Times cafe in downtown Raleigh, patrons can enjoy a quiet oasis in the center of the city while enjoying food and surfing the Internet or reading the paper. Morning Times serves coffee, juices, various pastries and sandwiches and wraps from their…

By The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH – If you’re looking for a good meal that can also be a lot of fun, then we highly recommend Fujisan Japanese steak house in the Brier Creek shopping center in Raleigh. We’ve had a chance to eat at Fujisan several times over the last…

By Amy Morse, The Raleigh Telegram RALEIGH -Foodies may wish to celebrate as a new Latioan restaurant is opening soon in downtown Raleigh on Blount Street, next to the TirNaNog Irish Pub. Vansana and Vanvisa Nolintha, a 26 and 24 year old brother and sister Laotian duo, are hoping to…